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Friday, September 30, 2011

This post will remain at the top of my blog until A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA expires on 9/30/11

It's finally here!!! The 2011 Holiday Catalog. What will you see in the new catalog?

32 stamp sets that represent the upcoming holidays

2 new colors

6 new cardstocks

dies, dies, dies!!!!

and much more, like glitter, felt, baker's twine, tags

But that's not all!!!!! What could make this better, you ask? How about an exclusive stamp set? It's A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA!!!! This is such a great opportunity to host a workshop and earn this amazingly cute set.

This set can only be earned during AMAP which runs until September 30th. Here are the awesome rewards:

Order size

Rewards

$150.00 - $249.00

$25 in free product

$250.00 - $349.00

$50 in free product & 50% off any 1 stamp set

$350.00 - $449.00

$70 in free product & 50% off any 1 stamp set

$450.00 - $549.00

$90 in free product & 50% off any 2 stamp set

$550.00 - $649.00

$110 in free product & 50% off any 2 stamp set

$650.00 - $749.00

$130 in free product & 50% off any 3 stamp set

$750.00 - $849.00

$150 in free product & 50% off any 3 stamp set

$850.00 - $999.00

$170 in free product & 50% off any 4 stamp set

$1,000.00 and up

$200 in free product & 50% off any 4 stamp set

IMPORTANT: Please keep in mind that you have to order through me in order to receive the rewards stated above. You may email me at bjlee717 "at" comcast "dot" net. You will not receive these benefits if you order directly through my webstore. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. All of the holiday items can be viewed in my webstore here: Brenda Lee's a|s webstoreBlessings,

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

I can't believe that I'm already working on Christmas projects!!! Where did the summer go?? Christmas is my favorite holiday and I love working on handmade cards, decorations, presents, treats.....

Here is a Christmas Stocking Gift Card Holder:

I actually cut out the stocking by hand. I cut out two stockings on Candy Cane Stripe Cardstock and used Cherry Cardstock for the heel and toe. I used the Uniball White Gel pen to create the stitches on the heal and toe. For the cuff, I used the Cherry Cardstock with the Fine Twill Vanilla Ribbon and attached it to the stocking using a gold brad.

Now, I just have to make a few more before the holidays! It never hurts to get started early.....

Friday, September 16, 2011

Each month, selected stamp sets will share the spotlight with a gorgeous color palette to create projects that showcase the versatility of paper crafting. AND....during their time in the spotlight, they will be specially priced. Here are some more projects using the stamps showcased in this month's Spotlight.

These candles are beautifully wrapped with a|s Sleepy Hollow and Slate Woodgrain cardstock. (We suggest this as a decorative item only. Remember, paper is flammable.)

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Each month, selected stamp sets will share the spotlight with a gorgeous color palette to create projects that showcase the versatility of paper crafting. AND....during their time in the spotlight, they will be specially priced.

This month: Let's get ready for Halloween!!

The spotlight pricing on the following five stamp sets is good through 11:59pm Eastern time, October 14, 2011.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

I figured while I had the hot glue gun heated, I'd make another felt flower (plus, I was waiting for the camera battery to recharge...LOL!!)

In one of my earlier posts, I made a flower using double-colored ribbon (blue on one side and chocolate on the other side). I figured I could create a double-colored piece of felt to create the flower.

I used the bubblegum and vanilla felt. Using the a|s Super-Stick Double-Sided Tape, I adhered the 9 X 12 piece along one edge. Then, I used my paper cutter to cut a strip (about 3/8 inch wide). I repeated this 4 times to get 4 strips of felt (bubblegum on one side and vanilla on the other). Then, I cut 6 pieces that were about 2 1/2 inches long and 6 pieces that were about 2 inches long. I used a hot glue gun to create the petals and adhere each petal onto a 1 inch piece of felt (very similar to the hair rubber band I made). I used an a|s Bubblegum button for the center.

The sentiment is from the a|s Friends Fur-Ever set and stamped on grass cardstock to create the flag.

I just can't get enough of the new a|s felt!!!! I just love how easy it is to work with and the colors are amazing. I made this hairpin using the sky and vanilla felt.

I cut the blue felt using the Spellbinders Square Sm die and then I cut the vanilla felt using the Spellbinders Scalloped Square Sm die. Both Spellbinders die sets are available in the A Muse Studio 2011 Catalog and Inspiration Guide.

I used the a|s Super-Stick Double-Sided Tape to adhere the vanilla piece to the sky piece (centered). Then, I cut each corner to the center of the square and glued the corners down. Add a button to the center (I used an a|s Bermuda button) and voila!! I decided to use the pinwheel as a hairpin, but how cute would it be on a card!!!

After a summer break, the JUST FOR FUN - Consultant Challenges are back!!! I had to miss the last challenge because of my exam schedule. I couldn't resist taking part in this one. In the A Muse Studio Holiday Catalog, one of the new and exciting products is F-E-L-T. It is absolutely delicious!! They come in 10 different colors:vanilla, french roast, cherry, fern, sage, slate, sky, bubblegum, shell, buttercup.

The challenge this month was to create an embellishment or project using the new felt. Here's a video of Julie Ebersole's Fringed Felt Flower:

And here are the pictures of her fabulous project:

I made a felt flower hair rubber band (but what I noticed afterwards is that the band is actually big enough where you could wear it as a bracelet!!).

I used the bubblegum felt. First, I hand cut 6 large petals and 6 smaller petals. Then, I used a hot glue gun to "pinch" the base of each petal. Once I had all of the petals pinched, I took a 1 inch circle piece of felt and glued the large petals in place. Then, I took the small petals and glued them on top of the large petals. The centerpiece is an a|s French Roast button. Finally, I glued the flower to a hair rubber band. I hope you liked these projects.

If you are interested in any of these products or would like to see the new A Muse Studio Holiday Catalog, email me at bjlee717 "at" comcast "dot" net.